With the successful hiring of multiple alumni from Sunflower Bakery’s well-known training programs by the much-anticipated new Wegmans supermarket, a new era of inclusive employment is beginning in Rockville. This exciting accomplishment demonstrates how community partnerships and specialized training can help young individuals with learning challenges find fulfilling professional options.
The non-profit Sunflower Bakery, located at 5951 Halpine Road in Rockville, is committed to providing young people and teenagers with learning disabilities with employment pathways. They accomplish this by providing thorough pre-employment training and extensive workforce development programs in the hospitality, culinary arts, pastry arts, and related fields. Their programs are meant to give students the essential job preparation they need to succeed in competitive settings, in addition to industry-specific skills.
The success of Sunflower Bakery’s strategy is demonstrated by the recent hires at the new Wegmans in Rockville. These gifted people finished the demanding training programs in pastry arts and hospitality, where they refined their abilities and gained the self-assurance necessary to pursue careers in these fields.
We are excited to report that a number of Sunflower grads have been recruited at the recently opened Sunflower Bakery and Wegmans in Rockville. Their employment is evidence of their diligence, our employees’ commitment, and the power of our employer relationships.
Sunflower Bakery expressed how delighted it is to see its former employees helping to make this much awaited new location a success. The group urges the public to actively support companies like Wegmans that promote inclusive hiring procedures and provide worthwhile job opportunities for people with a range of abilities.
Businesses are urged to visit https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/act to learn more about Sunflower Bakery’s important purpose of providing young adults with learning difficulties with specialized employment training in the baking, culinary arts, and hospitality industries. Sunflower Bakery is holding an open house THIS WEEK on Wednesday, July 30 at 1 PM for potential students who are excited to start their own path to work. Visit www.sunflowerbakery.org/training or get in touch with [email protected] for additional details or to apply for their life-changing programs.
